White Noise: Darrell Mathes

Darrell Mathes is one of the most stylish riders in snowboarding. From Technine to Mack Dawg, and “Love/Hate” to “The Darkside,” Darrel has brought his approach of good tricks done proper to the masses. He also seems to be someone who is always on to something when it comes to styles such as clothes, photography, and even his new Howl glove line. On the music side of things, Darrel’s parts have always featured good music. I’d have to wonder over the years how many kids have ridden to “Bring” by The Spits from his famous opening part of “Love/Hate” pumping in their head. Here’s some more of what Darrell is listening to.-John Cavan

First Tracks (Music that wakes you up)Song: Don’t You Forget ItAlbum: Allah-lasArtist: Allah-lasI like this song in the morning because it’s mellow and easy-going while I slowly wake up and drink my coffee.

Pow Ballad (Favorite song to ride pow to)Song: SeventeenAlbum: Light and MagicArtist: LadytronThis song always puts me in a good vibe and I never get sick of it.

Jib song (Favorite song to jib to)Song: It’s GoodAlbum: Tha CarterArtist: Lil’ WayneThis song would always be playing in the van while we were driving to the jib spots and I remember this would get me stoked and hyped to jib.

Rock Ride (What song pumps you up the most during a session?)Song: Short FuseArtist: The Black LipsAlbum: 200 Million Thousand-RockYou can never go wrong with the Black Lips to get you fired up to hit something.

R: Darrel Mathes P: E-Stone

Cool Down (What’s your mellow post riding song)Song: Heart Skipped a BeatArtist: The XXXXIt’s perfect driving music for those long hours were you can zone out and day dreamed as long as you want.

Pre Aprés (What do you listen to before you go out at night?)Song: Up All NightArtist: Drake & Nicki MinajAlbum: Thank Me LaterAnything that has a heavy bass to it and more of a club/party song, although I usually go straight to a dive bar that has the complete opposite music. LOL

What is your favorite video part song of all time?Song: RememberArtist: The Shangri-lasAlbum: The Best of the Shangri-lasI really liked Louif Paradis’ ender song in “Videograss.” That song was different from other songs for a closing part and went really well with his style of riding.

What video part song you’ve used have you been most stoked on?Song: Burning MirrorsArtist: The LumeriansAlbum: TransmalinniaI’m stoked on my last part, which was in Videograss’s “The Darkside.” I remember Mark Dangler finding this song for me and I new instantly this song was going to work for my part.

R: Darrel Mathes P: E-Stone

If you could be one rock star who would it be? I think it would be cool to be somebody like Bob Dylan back in his prime. Late 60s/early 70s where you could jam out with other amazing artist during that time.

Simply Guilty Pleasures (What are you ashamed to admit you actually like)I’m kinda down for Die Antwoord. I went to their concert and it was fucking amazing and highly entertaining to watch.

Turn it Down (Music you can’t stand)Cant do new-age country. I like the old school country but the new stuff is such garbage and has horrible lyrics

Turn it off (Worst song ever? Please explain)I can’t stand Red Solo Cup. It kills me every time I hear that song.